GUACAMOLE PASTA

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Avocado forms the base of this creamy sauce. You could easily make it vegan with soy cheese. Nice quick fusion food; this is good for weeknights.

Provided by spiritussancto

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups cooked pasta (whatever type you like)
1 avocado
2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 -4 tablespoons lime juice
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup low-fat jalapeno cheddar cheese, shredded (or whatever type you like, feta might be nice)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
5 drops liquid smoke (optional)
2 tablespoons salsa (optional)
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
2 teaspoons tequila (optional)
1 teaspoon onion, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives (optional)

Steps:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
In the meantime, add avocado, lemon or lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cheese, chili powder (and the optional liquid smoke, salsa, sour cream, tequila, onion, and olives if using) to a food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Adjust seasonings to taste. You may need a few tablespoons water to get it to blend smoothly.
Stir sauce into hot pasta; mix until cheese melts and everything is warmed through.
Serve with a margarita!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 18.7, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.8

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